The Victorian Government has introduced a framework specific to pandemics in the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 – Part 8A. For more information about this framework, see Victoria's pandemic management framework.
The Minister for Health can make pandemic orders to protect public health if the Premier has declared a pandemic.
Before a pandemic order comes into effect, a copy of the order is published on this Register. The Register also includes details of any changes made to these orders, including variations, extensions or revocations.
Within seven days of a pandemic order or any change to an order coming into effect, the following documents are also published.
A copy of the Chief Health Officer's advice
Minister's Statement of Reasons
Statement of Charter Considerations